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Public Safety Telecommunicators average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$66,670
- Waterloo$60,400
- Ames$58,550
- Iowa City$56,900
- Davenport$55,890
- Sioux City$50,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $66,670 | $64,380 | $59,480 | $53,811 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $60,400 | $62,570 | $54,910 | $49,028 | 87 |
| Ames | $58,550 | $58,610 | $53,780 | $47,612 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $56,900 | $57,310 | $51,670 | $46,349 | 92 |
| Davenport | $55,890 | $57,860 | $49,180 | $45,576 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $50,240 | $51,860 | $44,010 | $41,251 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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